Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-11
SOCIETY NOTES.

SOCIETY NOTES.
Mrs Clevelands reception nom l2 to 1 to-day
was largely attended. During that hour the drive
most noticeable turnout was the little Russian
drosky OF Mr.. Gregor, OF the Russian legation Ii
, was araTn h BY beautiful n neO6 Bay ~sn ysT
wheels OF the droSky, with their silver spokes ami
rubber tires, attracted considerable attention. as
livery.
The houses OF the judiciary wore pretty gen.
orally thrown open yesterday TO calierx Ms. and
Miss Waite had with them MIA Henry Waite.
who are guests Of the house. The latter presided
at the tea table.
MIS- John W. Foster was assisted by MIS- Romero
ana Miss Foster
Mr. and Mrs Washington Mclean and Mrs
their friends and the young lady served the tea
table I'm the dining room.
Gen. and Mrs. Beaie had their usual large CON-
pany.
Mrs. John Hay was assisted by Mrs. and Miss
ha,riS OF Albany. and Miss Holland, OF New York,
home.
Mrs. Clymer was aided by Miss Tapier, o,0eorge-
town. Miss Clymer is In Philadelphia for q few
days
We're very brilliant yesterday afternoon after four
O'Clock, when with his granddaughter, Miss
Susanne Bancroft, the historian was az home 10
mis- friends Miss French, OF New York, presided
over the tea urn, and Miss Dresser also 0f New
York, also assisted In the entertainment Miss
Bancroft received the callers
Mrs. Bancroft Davis received callers In the most
graceful, gracious manner.
Mrs.. Justice Miller was assisted nv Miss Aques
Dolph and Miss Odeneal Mrs Bradley and Miss
Bradley also held receptions. MIS- Matthews
closed her house for the afternoon on account OF
the death OF grandchild In Glendale, Ohio Ms
Biatchford and Mrs. Cummings saw thear trends
Mrs stillman, Of New York, Is the guest OF MIS-
J. p. Jones'
Miss French, who has been the guest OF Mn. O.
II. Burroughs, returns to her home to-day.
Mrs Folsom, Miss Hastings Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Wilson, Miss Allsan Wilson, Mrs Robin
Blaine and Mrs. and Miss Dawes were amongst
those making calls yesterday afternoon.
Miss Lily Sands gave luncheon to ladies In the
afternoon
Mrs. Anan Melville, Of New York city, who has
hosts Of friends here. is at wormey's for the sea-
son.
Mrs and Miss Dawes have come on for the ses-
sion, and viii be at home on Thursday, at 1852
Rhode Island avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson, OF Connecticut
avenue, Will be at home hereafter on Mondays
Mrs McCauley, OF Connecticut avenue gave
dancing party to young people last evening.
Mrs. Hit gave a luncheon to young ladies yes
teTday In honor OF her guest Miss Margaret Blaine
The table was beautified by a great center piece
of La France roses and white lilacs. The guests
were Miss West, Miss Flora Nest, Miss Matte
Mitchell, Miss Lulie Eustis, Miss Endicott, Miss
Cameron, Miss Medill OF Chicago; Miss Bancroft,
eom 81 Of My Ss.
Miss Sears, OF Boston: Miss Dodge and Miss Harris
OF Albany.
Mrs. n. X. Van Reypen, of lo2l 18th street, is at
home on Wednesdays
Mrs. S. NJ. Bryan, OF 2O25 Massachusetts, avenue
will no ofh n,, b.,~o n.,o
Mrs. and Miss Howells held a largely attended
reception yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Walter Paris viii receive friends and visitors
at his studio, 1411 street, on Friday and Satur-
day OF this and next week Other days by special
appointment only.
Mrs Admiral Febigers and Miss Johnson's "At
Home" next Friday is exclusively for young
people.
Mrs c. d. Willard. Of Capitol Hill, gave large
tea Yesterday to her daughter, Miss Jean. The
long dancing room, the upper drawing rooms and
the supper rooms were crowded from 4 to O'Clock
with the young people OF our city. Mrs. willard
wore reception dress OF black velvet and cut Jet
Miss Willard was attired in superb Partisan COS
tune or white cut velvet, seed-pearl embroidery
and point lace. She carried exquisite bouquet
OF La France and La Pearle roses. Mrs. Willard
was assisted by her daughter Mrs Vim. Paxton,
Miss Ashby and Mrs. j. c. Kondrup.
Mrs B. w. Perkins, wife OF Representative Per-
kins, OF Kansas, reached the city this morning
with their little boy, and win spend the winter
with her husband at the Hamilton.
Mrs. VIM. NJ. Springer, assisted by Mrs. Guth-
ridge and Miss Hamilton, held q crowded and de-
nghtful reception Monday.
Misses Alice and Fannie Spring, OF Portland,
Maine, have just returned from Europe, where
they have been travelling for the past two years,
and will spend the winter with their sister, Mrs.
John Lynch, 1893 10th street.
Mrs. Jennie Z. Hicks, known I'm journalism as
''Sophie Sparkle. has returned TO town, and will
spend the winter at the Arlington
The third OF a series OF progressive eucher par
ties by club OF twenty ladies and gentlemen was
given last evening at the home OK Miss annie
Faunce, 225 Indiana avenue. After two hours
play, refreshments were served, followed by
dancing.
Miss Susie Simmons, OF Northeast Washington,
and DIR. Walter G. Hammell, OF Palmyra, n. j.,
were married on the 4;h instant at Camden, N. j.
Col. A. E. Lewis, deputy 5th auditor OF the
Treasury, Mrs. Lewis, Miss Lewis and Miss Mary
Lewis are at No. 1S07 II street northwest for the
winter, and will receive on Mondays.
DR.. Dwight, president of Yale University, is ex-
pected to arrive in this city at noon tomorrow TO
attend the Yale dinner at Chamberlin's. Hewill
be The guest OF Hon. VIM. Strong, ex-judge OF the
United states supreme Court, at No. 14il ii street
northwest.
Col. and Mrs. VIM. A. Phillips Will receive their
friends, informally, every Wednesday evening at
their residence, 1908 H street northwest.
Avery pleasant evening party was given by the
Hiawatha Literary and Social Society at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. c. @. Morgan last evening.
Hon. H. A. p. Carter, the Hawaiian minister,
has left town for few days with his daughter, Who
is in I'LL health